Archivists Salary in Kentucky
Archivists in Kentucky earn a median of $48,810 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,810
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($64,550)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,820; the top 10% earn over $67,610. Nationally the range is $39,970 to $110,550.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Historians$63,530 median in Kentucky
- Document Management Specialists$89,420 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Curators$55,460 median in Kentucky
- Medical Records Specialists$48,410 median in Kentucky
- Social Science Research Assistants$66,390 median in Kentucky
Archivists pay in Kentucky
How much do archivists make in Kentucky?
The median is $48,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,820 and the top 10% earn over $67,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for archivists?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 38 (−24% vs. the national median of $64,550). Living costs are not included.